South Carolina Women’s Basketball Opens Season Against Grand Canyon

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South Carolina Women’s Basketball Opens Season Against Grand Canyon

The No. 2 ranked South Carolina women’s basketball team is preparing to begin the 2025-26 season as they host Grand Canyon University. The Gamecocks will face their opponents on Monday at 7 p.m. in a highly anticipated matchup.

Game Details

Date and Time: Monday at 7 p.m.
Broadcast: SEC Network+ and Gamecock Sports Network
Pregame Ceremony: Starts at 6:40 p.m., honoring last season’s achievements

Previous Games

In preparation for the season opener, the Gamecocks participated in exhibition matches. They secured a victory over No. 11 North Carolina with a score of 91-82 on October 30 in Atlanta. Earlier, they triumphed against Anderson, crushing their opponent 112-31 at home.

Strong Opening History

Under the leadership of head coach Dawn Staley, South Carolina boasts a 15-2 record in season openers. Remarkably, this marks the first time since 2022 that they are opening the season at home.

Family Reunion on the Court

This matchup is particularly special as the Gamecocks will face former assistant coach Winston Gandy, now the head coach at Grand Canyon. Gandy spent two seasons with South Carolina before his recent appointment.

Rule Changes to Note

As the season commences, fans will notice several new rule changes. One significant addition is a timeout clock situated below the shot clock on each backboard. Furthermore, a new NCAA rule stipulates that the shot clock will reset to 20 seconds when the offense is awarded the ball for a throw-in in their frontcourt.